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2017-09-15 15:20:31

JNJ

Johnson & Johnson

$134.51

0.33 (0.25%)

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J&J's Janssen gets positive opinion from CHMP on guselkumab

Janssen-Cilag International NV announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use, CHMP, adopted a positive opinion recommending marketing authorisation in the European Union for the use of guselkumab in the treatment of adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy. Reference Link

After the FDA expanded the approval of AbbVie (ABBV) and Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ) Imbruvica for the treatment of adults with chronic graft versus host disease, or cGVHD, Piper Jaffray analyst Edward Tenthoff said he views the news as positive for Kadmon's KD025. Imbruvica is tough for patients to tolerate, said Tenthoff, who sees an opportunity for KD025 to more safely treat cGVHD patients. He keeps an Overweight rating and $7 price target on Kadmon shares.

08/14/17

BTIG

08/14/17UPGRADETarget $100BTIGBuy

Masimo upgraded to Buy, could be acquired by Johnson & Johnson, says BTIG

BTIG analyst Sean Lavin upgraded Masimo (MASI) to Buy from Neutral with a $100 price target saying he is more bullish on the Philips (PHG) agreement leading to increased revenue and margins, and the recent share pullback has provided a buying opportunity. Lavin said Masimo has been executing "superbly" and believes the Philips' relationship will drive acceptance of hemoglobin and Rainbow. Further, the analyst thinks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) could be an acquirer of Masimo as it sells its products into the OR and ICU markets and would "massively" expand operating margins, and notes Philips may see the value of Masimo's products and make a bid.

JPMorgan analyst Michael Weinstein raised his price target for Johnson & Johnson shares to $148 from $140 ahead of the European Society of Cardiology beginning on August 26. The big event for J&J is the presentation of the COMPASS trial, investigating the use of Xarelto for the treatment of coronary or peripheral artery disease, Weinstein tells investors in a research note. His statistical analysis suggests a minimum 25% reduction in major adverse cardiac events, or MACE. This would make COMPASS a "landmark event in the treatment of CAD/PAD" and lead to Xarelto being adopted as the new standard of care in this greater than $5B indication, Weinstein writes. He recommends buying J&J shares ahead of the European Society of Cardiology meeting and keeps an Overweight rating on the name.

08/31/17

UBSW

08/31/17NO CHANGETarget $148UBSWBuy

Johnson & Johnson remain a top pick, says UBS

UBS analyst Matt Miksic met with Johnson & Johnson management and came away remaining confident in his conviction of his bullish view on the company. The analyst sees sustained Pharma growth, stable Med Device growth and an improving Consumer division. He identifies multiple drivers, including its pipeline and potential deal interest in Eye Care, Dental, Structural Heart and Neurology. Miksic reiterated his Buy rating and $148 price target on the stock, adding Johnson & Johnson remains a top pick.

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